Lisa Asnis

"... young woman See Murder, Page az UM 77, inspires classmates, teachers BY ruthellen COHEN OF THE NEWS STAFF ORONO it's final exam week at the University of Maine and Lisa Asnis is dealing with the pressure like any other student. i'm cramming," she said. "Everyone is.” But even the prospect of a 40- question test on wildlife ecology and management couldn't ..."

"... young woman See Murder, Page az UM 77, inspires classmates, teachers BY ruthellen COHEN OF THE NEWS STAFF ORONO it's final exam week at the University of Maine and Llsa Asnis is dealing with the pressure like any other student. i'm cramming,’’ she said. “Everyone ls.” But even the prospect of a 40- question test on wildlife ecology and management couldn't ..."

"... was never a shortage of food when the class met, and the teachers and students often would snack on crackers with herbed cream cheese topped with peppery nasturtiums. Student Lisa Asnis shared her recipes for pesto, and the group tried out different varieties of basil the resounding favorite was Thai. But that didn't stop the students from nibbling on other plants ..."

"... for young people. I find them more interesting they're so enthusiastic. it's nice for them to know that old people aren't just sitting at home doing nothing," she said. Asnis has made the most of every moment, toting a textbook Llsa Asnis, 77, is set to graduate today from the University of Maine. Asnis, bachelor's degree in English with a concentration ln creative writing. even when she goes to restaurants or to her son's home in Castine, where she takes inspiration in the stunning ..."